'''Zoroark''' (Japanese:'''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]] that is the evolution of [[Zorua]]. It has the ability [[Illusion]].

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It can only be obtained by either evolving a [[Zorua]], though it could once be obtained through an event by transferring either a Shiny [[Entei]], [[Suicune]], or [[Raikou]]. By bringing the legendary with you in your party, you can initiate a event where you get to face a girl in a trailer located in [[Lostlorn Forest]], who has what seems to be one of the three Legendary Beasts. Attacking it, however, reveals that its actually a Zoroark, and can be captured. When caught, it will know the moves [[Fury Swipes]], [[Faint Attack]], [[Scary Face]], [[Taunt]], and [[Night Burst]].

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==Biology==

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===Physiology===

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Zoroark is a foxlike Pokemon covered mainly in dark grayish fur. It has a pointed muzzle, red lining around its eyes and mouth, teal eyes, a fluffy black ruff of fur around its neck, and a long, voluminous crimson red spiky mane with gray tips. A teal-colored band encircles the bottom part of Zoroark's mane like a ponytail. It has three sharp red claws on both its hands and feet.

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Zoroark is able to stand upright on two legs like a biped, but it usually runs upon its forelimbs.

Zoroark playsamajorrolein[[PokemonConquest]],as the Partner of [[Kotarō]],witha+2[[NightBurst]].

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Zoroark cancreateincrediblyrealisticillusions.Theycantransform into both people and other Pokémon. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of peoplesimultaneouslywiththeirillusion-generatingpowers.

==Evolution==

==Evolution==

'''Zoroark''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Zorua]] as of level 30.

'''Zoroark''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Zorua]] as of level 30.

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==Anime==

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[[File:File-Zoroark_movie.png|thumb|Zoroark|100px]]

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A female Zoroark appears the Pokémon movie [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]. In the movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mi-Mah) throughout. "Meema" was Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.

==Game Info==

==Game Info==

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|blackwhite=[[Lostlorn Forest]]

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|black2white2=Evolve [[Zorua]]

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|backcolor={{Dark}}

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|black=Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

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|black=Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

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|white=Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

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|white=Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

|black 2=Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

|black 2=Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

|white 2=Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

|white 2=Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

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|x=Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

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|y=Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

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|or = Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

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|as = Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.}}

*Zoroarkis the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime: [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]].

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*InBlack 2/White 2, a Backpacker that talks to you about Zoroark and a new TM you received. The hiker is later reveled to be a Zoroark under disguise of a Backpacker, then you notice it escaped.

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*Despitegetting N`s Zorua from the house in Driftveil City in Pokemon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to have a Zoroark, which leads you to N's Castle.

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==Origins==

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===Origin===

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===Designorigins===

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Zoroarkis likely based on the [[wikipedia:Kitsune|Kitsune]] of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting, mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to [[Ninetales]], another Pokémon based on the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]], a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.

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Zoroark is likely based on the {{WP|Kitsune}} of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting, mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to [[Ninetales]], another Pokémon based on the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a {{WP|Werewolf}}, a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.

===Etymology===

===Etymology===

Zoroark's name comes from ''zorro'', which is Spanish for "fox", and "dark".

Zoroark's name comes from ''zorro'', which is Spanish for "fox", and "dark".

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==Trivia==

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==Gallery==

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*Zoroark in the first non-legendary [[Pokémon]] to be completely event exclusive and unobtainable during normal game play.

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*Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime. (Zoroark: Master of Illusions)

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*Zoroarkis said to be on the list of newcomers for the new Super Smash Bros. game.

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*InBlack 2/White 2, a Backpacker that talks to you about Zoroark and a new TM you received. The hiker is later reveled to be a Zoroark under disguise of a Backpacker, then you notice it ran away.

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*Despitegetting N`s Zoroark from the house in Driftveil City in Pokemon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to have a Zoroark, which leads you to N`s Castle.

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Zoroark is a foxlike Pokemon covered mainly in dark grayish fur. It has a pointed muzzle, red lining around its eyes and mouth, teal eyes, a fluffy black ruff of fur around its neck, and a long, voluminous crimson red spiky mane with gray tips. A teal-colored band encircles the bottom part of Zoroark's mane like a ponytail. It has three sharp red claws on both its hands and feet.

Zoroark is able to stand upright on two legs like a biped, but it usually runs upon its forelimbs.

Zoroark are mysterious and sometimes mischievous Pokémon, although they are generally more serious than their pre-evolution Zorua. They are very protective of their homes and their family. They will use illusions to trick enemies and prevent them from entering their lair.

Zoroark can create incredibly realistic illusions. They can transform into both people and other Pokémon. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously with their illusion-generating powers.

Zoroark is likely based on the Kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting, mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to Ninetales, another Pokémon based on the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a Werewolf, a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.